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  1.                                  the first pick overall in the
  2.                                  1979 draft. Magic 
  3.                                  responded with one of the
  4.                                  best rookie seasons in 
  5.                                  NBA history. He led the
  6. Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship,
  7. becoming the only rookie ever to be named 
  8. the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals.
  9. Over the course of his brilliant 12-year career,
  10. Magic led the Lakers to four more NBA titles.
  11. For his career, he averaged 19.7 points, 7.3 
  12. rebounds, and an amazing 11.4 assists per
  13. game. 
  14.  
  15. Magic was important to more than just the 
  16. Lakers. He was important to the NBA. His 
  17. team play, along with his flashy style, 
  18. famous smile, and upbeat personality 
  19. helped to bring new fans to the league. 
  20.